NSW: LGA considers appealing cable decision
The NSW Local Government Association is considering appealing against a Federal Courtdecision that charges applied to Telstra and Optus for laying cables on public land wereunconstitutional.
Victorian and NSW councils yesterday lost a potential tax windfall worth millions afterthe court upheld an appeal by the telecommunication giants against a ruling which allowedthe 15 councils to charge for cabling on public land.
A spokesperson for the LGA says its lawyers are reviewing the decision to decide whetherto appeal against it.
The Victorian councils involved say they'll continue with legal action against Optus and Telstra.
In December 2000, a single judge in the Federal Court found 15 councils in NSW andVictoria were able to charge Telstra and Optus for laying their cables across suburbs.
NSW councils involved in the action include Leichhardt, Blacktown, Parramatta and Hornsby.
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KEYWORD: CABLES NSW (SYDNEY)
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